Team LINX

Job Description Job Description LINX is hiring Low Voltage Technicians in Chantilly, VA to install, terminate, and test structured cabling on commercial construction projects, paying $20.00 to $29.00 an hour depending on tier and experience. You won't be working the same building every week. LINX's Enterprise division runs cabling into corporate offices, hospitals, K-12 and higher education campuses, small data centers, and other commercial or industrial environments so the work stays varied and the skills you build transfer everywhere. If you already own your tools and know your way around a punch-down block, there's a clear, defined path here from Technician I through Technician III and beyond. Where This Role Fits at LINX Technician I Technician II Technician III Lead Technician Foreman Superintendent Project Manager Senior Project Manager Operations Manager. What You'll Be Doing Cable Installation & Termination Install, terminate, and test structured cabling systems for CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable runs Pull, suspend, fireproof, terminate, and test cable in accordance with BICSI standards, NEC, and local code Closet & Rack Build-Out Build and maintain MDFs and IDFs, including racks, patch panels, wire management systems, and network hardware Troubleshoot low voltage cable systems and correct installation issues as they surface Quality & Documentation Document every installation for compliance with industry standards and project specifications Deliver organized, professional workmanship that meets spec on every run Site Professionalism & Customer Service Communicate directly and professionally with site contacts to resolve technical issues and provide solutions Deliver organized, high-quality workmanship on every installation to meet project specifications and exceed customer expectations Travel to job sites within your home state as assigned, with occasional travel elsewhere in the country when project needs require it Minimum Requirements Required - Technician I (applies to all levels): Able to work on ladders and use power tools; able to lift, carry, and set up a 50-pound box or ladder Must own low voltage hand tools (snips, strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches) Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime, and under deadline pressure Must pass a 7-year criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance Professional working proficiency in English, written and verbal Required - Technician II (all Technician I requirements, plus): 1+ year of commercial low voltage installation experience Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and "work a 90" proficiently with limited supervision Able to install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable proficiently Able to build out MDF and IDF closets, including racks, patch panels, wire management, and network hardware with limited supervision Required - Technician III (all Technician II requirements, plus): 2+ years of commercial low voltage installation experience Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and "work a 90" proficiently with no supervision Able to install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable with no supervision Able to build out MDF and IDF closets, including racks, patch panels, wire management, and network hardware with no supervision This Role Is Probably Not Right For You If You've never worked hands-on with structured cabling, and you're looking for an IT help desk or desktop support role instead You need the same job site and the same routine every day, this work moves between offices, schools, and healthcare facilities You'd rather work solo than as part of a crew - Team LINX means making each other better and winning together, not going it alone Preferred (Not Required) Commercial construction experience BICSI Technician or Installer certification (Copper or Optical Fiber) Powder Actuated Tools Certification Confined Space Certification CPR and First Aid certification Manufacturer certifications for installation and maintenance (Fluke, Fujikura, Sumitomo, Corning, Hilti) High school diploma Compensation & Benefits Pay Rate: Technician I: $20.00-$23.00/hour. Technician II: $22.00-$25.00/hour. Technician III: $25.00-$29.00/hour. Benefits: 401(k) with 50% employer match on the first 5% contributed Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options Short and long-term disability coverage 8 paid holidays 3 weeks PTO (vacation and sick combined) Manufacturer training and certification support Structured advancement path from Technician I through Technician III and into Lead Technician About LINX Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown from a single Denver office into a national commercial low voltage contractor with active markets across the country. Our Enterprise division installs and supports structured cabling, fiber, and net